Respiratory Care Practitioner LTC - PD - Varied Shift

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver essential respiratory services to patients with pulmonary and cardiac conditions. This role involves collaborating with a skilled medical team, managing advanced respiratory equipment, and providing patient education for home care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team focused on quality care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of respiratory therapy principles and practices.
• Ability to evaluate patient health status and administer therapy.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy and evaluates patients' conditions.
• Sets up and operates respiratory equipment safely.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Mechanical Ventilation

CPR

Patient Education

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Non-invasive Positive Pressure Devices

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner LTC - PD - Varied Shift

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves administering a variety of respiratory care services to patients with pulmonary and cardiac diseases and other respiratory complications at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent sets up and operates equipment and administers respiratory therapy with the concurrence of a qualified physician. Work is performed under the general supervision of higher-level professional and medical staff. Supervision is only a function of this position when a license holder is performing direct supervision over the performance of a permit holder. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Reviews and evaluates patient’s medical history, physical exams, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory therapy orders;
• Performs patient care activities in compliance with provider’s orders and according to applicable work standards, policies and procedures;
• Responsible for setting up, operating, cleaning and storing respiratory equipment;
• Records clinical and technical information on patients receiving respiratory care services in patient record;
• Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to implement the plan of care;
• Manages all artificial and natural airways; responsible for assessment and care of tracheostomy sites, endotracheal tube placement, cuff pressures, suctioning, etc.;
• Provides respiratory support by utilizing various non-invasive positive pressure devices;
• Sets up mechanical ventilators, assess patients and suggest recommendations for airway management;
• Performs patient education and discharge planning for patients requiring home respiratory care to include home oxygen evaluations;
• Evaluates patients for respiratory treatments and administers all forms of respiratory therapy treatments including, but not limited to: aerosol therapy, metered dose inhaler (MDI), dry powder inhaler (DPI), incentive spirometry, sputum inductions, peak flows, etc.;
• Transports critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation and assists in the operating room with patients on complex mechanical ventilation settings;
• Performs daily weaning assessments;
• Responds to medical emergencies;
• Performs CPR and arterial blood gases;
• Delivers complete and comprehensive verbal report to the oncoming shift by reporting all information relevant to patient’s plan of care and anticipated challenges;
• Provides clinical education for respiratory care students.
  
  

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment and terminology associated with respiratory therapy care; good knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, accreditation standards, and ECMCC policies and procedures; skill in the safe operation and maintenance of respiratory care equipment utilized at ECMCC; ability to observe and record patient health status as it relates to administration of respiratory therapy care; ability to educate patients on home respiratory care practices; ability to evaluate patient health status, determine patient treatment needs and administer proper respiratory therapy care; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of an Associate’s Degree* or higher degree in Respiratory Therapy or closely related field.

Special Requirements

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner at time of application;
• Possession of a license to practice Respiratory Therapy in New York State at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;
• Possession of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential**(see Note 2) as issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) at time of application and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;
• Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider at time of application and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.
  
  

NOTE*: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

NOTE** 2: Permanent employees hired prior to October 26, 2016, that possess and maintain a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Credential but not do possess and maintain a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential shall remain deemed qualified for this title.

NOTE 3: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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